Driving Lessons

Driving Lessons (2006), written and directed by Jeremy Brock, is a coming-of-age story that centers on Ben (Rupert Grint), the shy son of a vicar. 17-year-old Ben is trying to escape the domineering influence of his heavily religious mother (Laura Linney). His world changes when he meets Evie (Julie Walters), a retired, unsuccessful actress. When Ben is finally cracks under pressure put upon by his mother, he leaves and goes to work for Evie, traveling to Edinburgh where she teaches him to drive and he comes out of his shell, meeting girls and learning to dance. The drama-comedy was loosely based on Jeremy Brocks own life. Filmed in London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland.

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2006 - Jeremy Brock - London - England - Edinburgh - Scotland

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